HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud
Deputy Managing Director King Faisal Foundation

When King Faisal Foundation was founded in 1976, the idea of creating a philanthropic organization as a memorial was a dramatic departure from prevailing Middle East tradition. Instead of restricting their efforts to one easily manageable area of interest, the founders accepted the challenge of taking on a broad range of Islamic, cultural, and charitable endeavors which exemplified King Faisal's humanitarian values.

In many communities around the world, particularly those in underprivileged nations, the Foundation has made positive contributions. These may be in the form of financial grants for scientific research, full scholarships for postgraduate studies, technical assistance in ongoing projects, or free research facilities in the organization's extensive libraries. The common thread is the determination to preserve Islamic culture and improve the human condition.

Today the Foundation is a role model for other such institutions in the region. By continually setting precedents, its philanthropic achievements have given encouragement to those who share its goals.